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N7.4b Fraud: Dariye’s Trial Stalled

Posted by admin National Politics, Plateau, State News Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

An Abuja High Court could not continue with the trial of the former governor of Plateau State, Mr. Joshua Dariye, yesterday as counsel to the accused, Mr. Chris Umar informed the court that an appeal had been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Appeal Court returning Dariye to the trial court. […]

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, AKA Mama G Gets Chieftaincy Title

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, National Politics, Nollywood (Film Industry) Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

The name, Patience Ozokwor, is not bizarre in the entertainment industry. The admired actress was recently honoured with a chieftaincy title, Ada Eji Eje Mba 1 of Ngwo by the people of her town in Enugu State. The event, which took place at Ngwo, Enugu State, had lots of dignitaries from all walks of life […]

(PICTURE): Nollywood star, Dakore Egbuson, weds Olumide

Posted by admin Headlines, National Politics Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Sunday, January 16, 2011 was a turning point in the life of young socialite Olumide and son of billionaire business man, Chief Harry Akande, when he finally walked the aisle with his heart throb and longtime girlfriend, Dakore Egbuson. The high society wedding held January 16, 2011 at the Guiding Light Assembly, Parkview estate, Ikoyi […]

Appeal Court affirms Bode George’s conviction

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, National Politics Friday, January 21st, 2011

The Lagos division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, and five other former top officials of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A statement by Mr. Femi Babafemi, head, Media & Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]

US toughens stance on AbdulMutallab

Posted by admin Headlines, National Politics Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Over one year after his alleged attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound aircraft, Nigerian-born terror suspect, Farour AbdulMutallab, may be coming under intense pressure from United States Congressmen and lawyers over his reported refusal to cooperate with investigators. Empowered Newswire reports that new Republican-controlled US Congress is planning to use his case to shake up the […]

Sad Story: Tears for a daughter’s murder

Posted by admin Headlines, National Politics Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

SINCE her husband’s death, Mrs. Catherine Asuquo Udo of No. 5, David Iyah Street, Mbiabong Anyanya, on the outskirt of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, had held her family together by dint of hardwork and the grace of God. A petty trader, she managed to train her children in school, among them, her beautiful […]

Why we picked Ribadu – Akande

Posted by admin Action Congress of Nigeria, National Politics, Party Politics Sunday, January 16th, 2011

The national chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Adebisi Akande, has said that the party picked former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as its presidential candidate because of the need to allow youths to take over governance of the country. Answering questions from newsmen in […]

Mohammed Abacha Picks Kano’s CPC Gov. Ticket

Posted by admin CPC (Congress 4 Progressive Change), Kano, National Politics, Party Politics, State News Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Racing to beat the deadline given to political parties by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the national headquarters of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) yesterday made last minute effort to settle the controversy rocking the party’s gubernatorial primaries in Kano State with a voting exercise, which saw Mohammed Abacha, son of late Head of State, […]

Life as Fela’s daughter – Yeni Kuti

Posted by admin Headlines, National Politics Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Yeni Kuti , the first child and daughter of late Afro beat maestro , Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is a reporter’s delight . At her residence, you are welcomed by five hefty Alsatian dogs, a puppy and a cat. Her household is at peace too, except for the destructiveness of the cat. Before this interview began, […]

PDP Primary: Why IBB Didn’t Attend • Congratulates Jonathan

Posted by admin Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), National Politics, Presidency Friday, January 14th, 2011

Contrary to expectations, former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on Thursday failed to attend the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary where President Goodluck Jonathan was picked as the standard-bearer of the party for April presidential election. The Chanchaga Local Government chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Niger State had 24 hours […]